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Who Is the Coolest Dog In History?

Well, according to a survey conducted by the American Kennel Club (AKC), it's good ol' Snoopy!
The survey, conducted in celebration of the AKC's 125th anniversary this year, brings together dogs from diverse backgrounds for a look at how dogs have been woven into every aspect of American culture from film and literature to sports and art.

Political Dogs - Bo Obama captured the spotlight earlier this year but landed in the 42nd spot, yet still received more votes than Bill Clinton's Buddy (No. 44), FDR's Scottish Terrier Fala (No. 55) and even Richard Nixon's Cocker Spaniel Checkers(No. 65).

Dogs Bark to a Different Tune - Patti Page's 1953 song "How Much is That Doggie in the Window" came in at No. 7, while "Who Let the Dogs Out" (No. 9) by the Baha Men outranked Elvis' Hound Dog (No. 22).

Newcomers Beat the Classics - Newcomer Brian Griffin, from the TV show Family Guy, landed in the top 10 (No. 10) while more classic animated dogs such as Huckleberry Hound (No. 38) and Underdog (No. 53) fell deeper down the list.

AKC experts created the initial list of pop culture dogs but then the results where determined by public surveyconducted online from September 15 through December 14. In total, nearly 76,000 people voted.
The complete ranking of AKC's Top 125 Dogs in Pop Culture can be found here.